Nice video, I just managed to repair the handle on my wife's car as well! Thanks!

Thanks Mate ... just repaired my wife's car handle because of this video. You have saved me a fortune. Thanks Again!

Just done this for the second time, you DO NOT need to remove the handle if you have these tools, you simply need to undo the handle (Torx T30) to allow the necessary movement required. A think pozi screwdriver through the hole where you removed the 10mm nut to release tension on the hinge bracket then use a mini socket set (I have one of these Teng T1420 1/4-inch Bits Socket Set Drive) to remove and then replace the screw. Best to cover said hinge in waterproof grease protect it and ensure the hinge pin stays in place when fitting.

Excellent video. Just fixed my wifes car thanks to your video.

Thanks so much ! I was scared that this would be really hard but we managed to replace hinge with your help. We didn’t need to take the handle right off, so thanks for the comments explaining that.

Brilliant vlog, thank you. I have just successfully changed my door handle hinge by following your guide.

Greetings friends and thanks for a great video! Completed project today on my US 2015 500 Sport 70k miles. Door card attached in 5 places, 3 hex, 2 phillips. Popped off the door card and supported it on a box, no removal of cable or wiring needed. Adequate room. Vapor barrier pulled away gently by hand, folded, no cutting needed. 10mm nut removed with small socket, found broken hinge held in place by small original(?) torx screw. Couldn't get the correct angle through the little hole, so had to remove the T25 on the door to wiggle the handle enough outward to allow room to remove the little torx with a small socket/torx bit. Fiddly, as you say. Did not have to disconnect any internal actuators from door handles. Go slow and easy. Greased the new hinge and screwed into place with original little torx, folded the hinge, then back through the little hole. Fastened the 10mm, the T25 on the door. Tried the external handle, worked. Vapor barrier back in place, snapped door card back on, 5 connections fastened, closed door. Checked. . .Success!! Did it by myself, recommend a helper. Sense of accomplishment! Dealer in the SE US quoted me $415. Watched lots of videos, got done in 2 hrs. First time, scary, but did it! Thank you very much!!!

Thanks so much for a very instructive and intelligent video for the hinge repair. Liked that you mentioned that you don't have to disconnect everything and just place the door card on its side next to the door. Very smart. I saw that someone mentioned that you had not mentioned removing the screw on the inside of the door by the door handle but I'm sure people will figure that out. Again thank you. Have ordered the part and am confident that I will be able to tackle the job.

Thanks for sharing. Fix took me about 20 minutes!

Okay I just did this job on my daughters car. Drivers door. You do NOT have to fully remove the handle to replace the hinge. Also just to be absolutely clear disconnect the BOTTOM of the two cables NOT the top. That will allow you to pull the handle out enough to get in at the screw at the hinge end.

Thanks much appreciated very useful. I managed to get this part for £5.09 from ebay.

Thank you very much. My Fiat 500 has had a million issues and this seems to be the easiest to fix thus far.

You're a lifesaver, thanks so much

cheers mate and other commenters - door card hardest part to remove - used couple of plastic bike tyre levers and as others have mentioned was able to remove inner handle part phillips screw from hole on inside of door without having to remove handle completely. - but just loosen phillips and remove by hand from outside, otherwise it might drop down inside door.

Thanks for this. I have just found out our 500's passenger side hinge has broken

found this very helpful . Thanks

Excellent clear and precise

Great guide, but as mentioned in an earlier comment, and at least in my experience, there is no need to remove the handle, or the T27 torx screw and the rod. There should be enough room to put the new part on without doing any of that. From 5mins 50secs into the video: 1/ Remove the broken part of the hinged piece left in the handle. You can get to the screw by using a Phillips screwdriver through the slotted hole in the door (doesn’t matter if you lose the screw, there’s a new one with the hinged kit). 2/ Pull the handle away from the door as much as possible and offer the new hinged part into it. There should be enough clearance to open out the hinged part to allow the new screw to be put in (using the Phillips screwdriver through the slotted hole again, but use a piece of cardboard or something to protect the door from the new part). 3/ Once the screw is in place, fold the hinge back down in place. Release the handle to allow the thread to engage through the slotted hole and then put the original nut back on. 4/ Check it works, then reassemble the door panel. Job done!

Great job. Thanks. All I require now is a dry day!

You don’t need to take the handle off to change the hinge. You can access the screw through the hole in the door where you took the 10mm nut off. You also didn’t show or mention the third bolt in the door card behind the round chrome handle trim.

Handy Video, followed most of it thanks, , you don't need to cut the white foam, pop it off the holder and trim the glue holding with a blade.. leaves it intact

Brilliant. Thanks.

Usefull thanks

Nice video.

I would like to clarify when you describe removing the bottom of the rod you “just push out”. If this is done the plastic retaining washer pops off and reinserting is impossible until you remove the black plastic clip. The black clip spring-clips to the rod, push off the rod by rotating the black clip this then allows the end of the rod to come out without releasing the white retaining washer. To put the rod back push the end into the hole in the black clip then rotate the black clip so it clips back onto the rod. If you have pulled the rod and the washer has popped off you will have to take black clip off the rod as described previously pop it through the bracket hole and clip the washer to the back side (lock side) of the bracket then pop end of rod and rotate the black clip onto the rod. I also did not cut the plastic inner covering but peeled it back back by pulling a small edge then using a blade carefully cut the adhesive leaving equal amount on door and cover then folding it back, even carefully released from yellow round plastic insert. Refitting was easy, the cover sealed perfectly and manage to get edge of yellow plug to cover the edge of the covering’s hole. Now looks like original and no cut edges to allow any ingress of water from a wet glass to inner door card, honestly just a little more patience is well worth a neat and secure finish.

Is difrent part for left and right side or the same ?

What is the small white plastic insert that is in the bag with the replacement hinge for?

Where did you get the part?

Hi, any idea where to get the little red plastic clips that the rods push into on the drivers side.

Nice little vid thanks, BUT.... always seperate the foam barrier where it's glued, cutting a hole is very naughty.

Very clear

Thank you.

does this hinge fit the right passenger door (european model left-hand drive model)?

is there a way to remove foam without cutting it?

6:35 I CANNOT get this rod free and it's doing my head in 😫

If you can do it with one hand, hopefully I can do it with two!!

You failed to mention how difficult it is to reconnect the connecting rod. Otherwise a good bit of information.

READ THIS COMMENT - THIS VIDEO IS BOTH INCORRECT AND HIGHLY MISLEADING At 6:35 he will show you the image of the handle from behind where he says 'remove this rod as it simply presses out'. He shows the rod disconnected from the bottom. Under no circumstances should you remove it from the bottom. He will then jiggle the handle out. Then at 7:28 he will proudly show you he has removed it. However, at 7:28 you will notice the rod is now no longer attached at the top. Yes, you should remove it from the top and NOT THE BOTTOM. So you cannot remove the handle with the top of the rod connected. 1) REMOVING THE ROD FROM THE TOP IS NOT AN INSIGNIFICANT TASK. 2) REMOVING THE ROD FROM THE BOTTOM IS A DISASTER, BECAUSE RECONNECTING IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. VERY VERY MISLEADING VIDEO FROM A CONTRIBUTOR THAT SHOULD KNOW BETTER.

I think you got bored halfway through! Most odd not to show how you actually replace it!